Barry Desker: 2 books

Book cover of Perspectives on the Security of Singapore
by Barry Desker, Cheng Guan Ang
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2015

Perspectives on the Security of Singapore: The First 50 Years explores the security of Singapore in the last 50 years and its possible trajectories into the future. This volume brings together the diverse perspectives of a team of academics with different expertise, ranging from history to political...
Book cover of Goh Keng Swee

Goh Keng Swee

A Public Career Remembered

by Barry Desker, Chong Guan Kwa
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2011

Dr Goh Keng Swee was Singapore's first Minister for Finance from 1959 to 1965 who initiated Singapore's first industrial estate now known as Jurong Town. He was also the first and longest serving Defence Minister after Singapore became independent in 1965, responsible for building up the Singapore...
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